Two Sound Velocities in a Bose-Einstein Condensate (IMAGE)

University of Hamburg

Two Sound Velocities in a Bose-Einstein Condensate

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There are two sound velocities in a Bose-Einstein condensate. In addition to the normal sound propagation there is second sound, which is a quantum phenomenon. Scientists around Ludwig Mathey from the University of Hamburg have put forth a new theory for this phenomenon.

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UHH, Mathey group

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